OPAL1 Bookshelf Speaker Pair

With a power handling of 200 watts RMS and a sensitivity of 78.5 dB, these speakers perform best with a high-quality, robust amplifier. Because they are not highly sensitive, you will want an amp with enough headroom to fully realize their dynamic range and bass output.

Yes, thanks to the dual passive radiators and advanced MMAG woofers, these speakers are capable of reaching down to 32Hz. While a dedicated subwoofer can add more impact for home theater use, the OPAL1s provide a surprisingly full and deep low-end response for a bookshelf design.

At 14 inches tall and 7 inches wide, they are compact enough for many bookshelf or stand-mounted setups. However, given their 200-watt power handling and substantial weight of over 20 pounds each, they are designed to fill a room with sound rather than function as near-field desktop monitors.

The cabinets are built from solid 3/4-inch MDF with internal bracing to minimize unwanted vibrations and coloration. This rigid construction ensures that the sound you hear is clean and accurate, rather than muddied by cabinet resonance.

The grilles are designed with chamfered edges specifically to reduce diffraction, which helps maintain a clear and transparent soundstage. While you can remove them for a different look, they are engineered to be acoustically transparent when in place.

Dayton Audio provides a comprehensive 5-year warranty covering both parts and labor. This reflects their confidence in the build quality and long-term reliability of the speaker components.